9 To 5

Last week I discussed the musical Legally Blonde and how the story can be used to inspire young girls everywhere.  This week I want to discuss the movie and the musical 9 To 5.  Whether you go and watch the movie or listen to the cast recording of the hit musical, the message is the same.  You have to stand up and fight for what you want.

The three main female characters take control of the business after capturing their boss because he is a "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" who threatens to have them arrested for a simple mistake that could have killed him.  Some may say that he had every right to do so because the mistake that was made could have actually killed him, but he is a two-timing low-life who only cares about himself and making money.  He must get what he wants or else everyone will suffer.

The three leads take over the business and it does better than it ever had before.  The business improved so much that the company head came down to see what made efficiency and productivity go up so much.  The three leads give the credit to their boss in order to keep him from changing anything they did because they did put everything in his name after all.

In the end the three leads get exactly what they want along with justice for all the other employees.  All they had to do was stand up for themselves and fight for what they believed in.

I highly recommend watching the movie and listening to the cast recording because both are funny, entertaining and empowering.  Also, never take no for an answer.  Stand up for yourself and what you believe in.  Keep fighting until your voice is heard because you matter.